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11 Korean Dramas about Two Male Friends Falling in Love with the Same Girl, Heartbreaking

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11 Korean Dramas about Two Male Friends Falling in Love with the Same Girl, Heartbreaking Korean Drama My Bias, My Boss (2026) Photo: MyDramaList

Kapanlagi.com - In the world of Korean dramas, love triangles have become a necessary ingredient that always manages to make the audience emotional. However, there is one formula that is always more heart-wrenching than a typical love triangle, which is when two male friends both fall in love with the same woman.

This situation forces friendship and love to clash, and the audience is also divided in choosing sides for each character. Here is a list of Korean dramas with this theme, presented by KapanLagi.com on Friday (21/8).

1. My Bias, My Boss (2026)

Nam Da Reum has been a loyal fan of K-Pop idol Lee Chan for years. To get closer to him, she turned down a job offer from a big company and chose to join Appello, a fashion company founded by Lee Chan and his best friend, Kang Ha Gi. Instead of enjoying life as an ordinary fan, Da Reum often clashes with Ha Gi, the disciplined and workaholic CEO of Appello. The situation becomes more complicated when Da Reum finds herself caught in a love triangle with the two friends.

2. Our Golden Days (2025)

Lee Ji Hyeok is a man who appears successful, smart, and humorous, until his family goes bankrupt overnight. To support his family, Ji Hyeok is willing to take on manual labor jobs and learns the true meaning of life. Along the way, he reunites with Ji Eun O, a cheerful and sincere cafe manager. The conflict escalates when Park Seong Jae, Ji Hyeok's old friend, also develops feelings for Eun O, forcing Ji Hyeok to choose between love, friendship, and responsibility.

3. A Time Called You (2023)

After losing her boyfriend, Koo Yeon Jun, suddenly, Han Jun Hee discovers an old diary that takes her back to 1998 in the body of a high school student named Gu Yeon Su. In that past, she meets Nam Si Heon, whose face closely resembles Koo Yeon Jun. However, her curiosity also brings her closer to the past version of Yeon Jun, Si Heon's best friend, until both of them fall in love with the same girl.

4. Alchemy of Souls (2022)

Jang Uk, a descendant of the noble Jang family, meets Mu Deok, a skilled martial artist whose soul is trapped in the body of a weak woman. Mu Deok becomes a servant and a secret mentor for Jang Uk. On the other hand, there is Seo Yul, Jang Uk's perfect childhood friend in terms of looks, intelligence, and martial arts skills. Both secretly harbor feelings for Mu Deok, who turns out to be a legendary assassin named Naksu.

5. Our Beloved Summer (2021)

Choi Woong and Kook Yeon Su were once stars of a high school documentary titled "Winter Rhapsody" due to their contrasting relationship, but eventually, they fell in love and secretly dated. Ten years later, they are brought together again through a follow-up documentary project initiated by Kim Ji Woong, Woong's childhood friend who has secretly liked Yeon Su since high school. Ji Woong's presence rekindles their old love story.

6. Record of Youth (2020)

Sa Hye Joon is a model who dreams of becoming a top actor despite coming from a low-income family. He has been friends since school with Won Hae Hyo, a popular actor from a wealthy family and a major entertainment agency. Both of them have feelings for Ahn Jung Ha, a makeup artist who also has her own big dreams, which tests their friendship due to the feelings they share for the same woman.

7. Love Revolution (2020)

Gong Ju Young is a cheerful high school student who falls in love at first sight with Wang Ja Rim, a girl known for being cold and indifferent. Although it starts off difficult, Ju Young does not give up on approaching Ja Rim until the girl slowly begins to open up. However, there is Lee Kyung Woo, Ju Young's best friend since 10 years ago, who becomes a particular obstacle in his efforts to win Ja Rim's heart.

8. Love Alarm (2019-2021)

In a world that uses the "Love Alarm" application to find out who likes us within a certain radius, Kim Jo Jo lives with her friend, Hwang Sun Oh, and her brother, Lee Hye Yeong. Sun Oh and Hye Yeong, who have been friends since childhood, both harbor feelings for Jo Jo, putting their friendship to the test throughout the story. This love triangle conflict continues into the second season, where Jo Jo must choose between the two.

9. Revolutionary Love (2017)

Byun Hyuk is the second son of a wealthy conglomerate who lives a carefree life without a clear purpose until he meets and falls in love at first sight with Baek Joon (Jin Ki Jung), a hardworking woman who upholds her principles. However, Byun Hyuk's long-time friend, Kwon Jae Hoon, who has been covering up his various mischiefs, also has feelings for Baek Joon. Friendship and love collide among the three of them.

10. Reply 1988 (2015)

Set in the Ssangmun-dong neighborhood in the late 1980s, this drama follows five neighboring families and the closeness of their children. Sung Deok Sun, the only girl among a group of friends, grows up alongside Jung Hwan and Choi Taek, both of whom have secretly harbored feelings for her since adolescence. The closeness of Jung Hwan and Taek, who have been friends since childhood, is tested by their respective hidden feelings for Deok Sun, leaving the audience guessing who she will ultimately choose.

11. Boys Over Flowers (2009)

Geum Jan Di, a student from a humble family, enters the elite Shinhwa school and deals with F4, a gang of the four richest and most popular students in the school. She gradually gets close to Goo Jun Pyo, the arrogant yet caring leader of F4, as well as Yoon Ji Hoo, Jun Pyo's gentle and caring best friend. The long-standing friendship between Jun Pyo and Ji Hoo is tested when both fall in love with Jan Di.

12. Questions and Answers About Korean Dramas Involving Two Male Friends Falling in Love with the Same Girl

What is meant by a Korean drama about two male friends falling in love with the same girl?

A drama with this theme features two men who have a friendship but then both develop feelings for the same woman. Conflicts typically arise when their friendship begins to clash with love.

Which Korean dramas are most popular with the theme of two friends loving the same woman?

Some dramas known for this theme include Reply 1988, Boys Over Flowers, Love Alarm, Record of Youth, and Our Beloved Summer. Each presents love and friendship conflicts with different stories.

Do all the dramas on the list have a love triangle story?

Yes, these dramas feature a love triangle involving two men and one woman. However, the closeness and relationship between the two men in each drama differ, so not all depict friendship in the same way.

Why is the story of two friends loving the same woman interesting to watch?

Such conflicts do not only focus on romantic relationships but also test the friendship between the two male characters. Viewers are also made to consider whether they should maintain their friendship or fight for the one they love.

(kpl/rmt)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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